Carly Rae Jepsen Chats With Seventeen!

Carly Rae Jepsen became an overnight sensation when a slew of famous celebs including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Ashley Tisdale created a music video to her song "Call Me Maybe". Seventeen chats with the Canadian singer about what's next!

Seventeen: I'm so excited to talk to you about a little video that's been going around of your song, "Call Me Maybe." Did you know that was going to happen?

Carly Rae Jepsen: No! It was a complete and beautiful surprise. I was at home talking to my mom and I saw on Facebook that someone had posted a link with my song title. I clicked it and though, "Hey, that looks like Justin. That looks like Selena!" I had just signed the documents for [Justin's label] Schoolboy Records, so it was a nice feeling of welcoming.

17: It created a ton of buzz overnight because all the sudden, Justin's 17 million-plus fans knew who you were and heard your song. How has your life changed since this happened?

CRJ: It's been really busy, but good busy. I've been working toward this for as long as I can remember.

17: How did you get your start?

CRJ: I went to a Canadian college for performing arts and then I auditioned for Canadian Idol. That honestly was my golden ticket. Even though I only placed third, it was enough time on TV and enough exposure. I talked to some of the other contestants about what they had done to be successful after the show and put out my first record, Tug Of War. It got some attention in Canada and won some awards and it kind of just went from there!

17: What is "Call My Maybe" about in your words?

CRJ: The main inspiration for the song is the idea that there's a kind of chemistry when you meet the right person. There's a spark that needs to be investigated, but it can be left unsaid because sometimes people are too shy to take that step, including myself. I've never actually asked a guy for his number.

17: The song is so fun and perfect to play at a slumber party! What are your slumber party must-haves?

CRJ: Definitely a comfortable pair of pajama pants, some good girlfriends who know how to laugh at themselves and be silly, and Skittles!